Preliminary Inspection of the Oral Cavity - This covers the Introduction to Dental Assisting in 302.06. With online and hands-on components, this course prepares dental assistants to perform a preliminary oral inspection on patients and includes taking medical/dental histories, obtaining/reading vital signs, basic oral anatomy and terminology, and dental charting. Participants must complete assignments online prior to clinical portion.

Please note: Course not required for dental assistant graduates from ADA accredited programs; course not appropriate for RDH.

Online portion: January 2nd - January 16th, 2021

Clinical portion (NHTI CAMPUS): Saturday, January 16, 8:30 am – 12:30 pm

CEUs: 4 Hours

Prerequisites & required documents and materials:

• 400 hours of chairside experience
• Employment Verification form
• Manual blood pressure cuff
• Stethoscope

Please click link to submit your  forms: https://forms.gle/BJfyKyLULam6KUfQ7

PPE Requirements: Students must provide their own PPE.  Required PPE includes surgical masks, safety glasses, scrubs, lab coat, gloves, in addition to required blood pressure cuff and stethoscope.

PLEASE NOTE: You will not be registered and a seat will NOT be reserved for you until ALL paperwork as well as payment is submitted.

With online and hands-on components, course topics include barrier techniques, limiting contamination, hand washing, handling of sharps, sterilization, disinfection, and disposal of waste materials. Participants must complete assignments online prior to clinical portion. 

Online Portion: January 2 - January 16, 2021 (Must be completed prior to attending clinical portion)

Clinical Portion (NHTI Campus): Saturday, January 16, 2021, 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Please note: 

• Course not designed to meet annual OSHA training requirement. 
• Course not required for dental assistant graduates from ADA accredited programs.

CEUs: 4 

Required documents: Proof of liability insurance

Required equipment: Lab coat and safety glasses

Please click link to submit your  forms: https://forms.gle/BJfyKyLULam6KUfQ7

Personal Protective Equipment Requirements: Students must provide their own PPE. This class requires: 2 surgical masks, N95, safety shield, gloves, scrubs, and a lab jacket.

PLEASE NOTE: You will NOT be officially registered and a seat will NOT be reserved for you until ALL necessary paperwork as well as payment is submitted.

CLICK HERE TO APPLY for the EFDA PROGRAM.

The EFDA 2021 program will run February 15 – May 9, 2021.    It will be a combination of online didactic instruction with full day pre-clinical instruction on Sundays and a one week intensive in mid-march.  

Tuition:     $7,500 – Payment is due at time of acceptance.  Typodont and text included.  Tuition does NOT include required loupe.

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What is Expanded Function Dental Auxillary?

New Hampshire passed legislation and regulations to establish a new dental workforce provider: Expanded Function Dental Auxiliary (EFDA).  An EFDA, already used in 30 states, provides assistance and additional efficiencies at dental practices and public health clinics.

The EFDA certification qualifies certified dental assistants and hygienists to place, contour, and adjust the materials used in restorative procedures, following the removal of decay by the dentist. After completing NHTI’s 270-hour training program, which includes 120 hours of clinical training with a sponsoring dentist, EFDA candidates must register with the N.H. Board of Dental Examiners. The candidate must work under the direct supervision of a licensed New Hampshire dentist and complete the required annual continuing education coursework.

Lecture and clinical sessions provide an in-depth study of dental sealants. Upon satisfactory completion of the course, the participant will be qualified to legally apply sealants in NH. A patient requiring sealants on at least four occlusal surfaces must be provided by the participant. Patients under 12 years of age will need instructor approval. Individuals will work on extracted, sterile teeth.

Note:  This course is not required for Dental Assistant Graduates from ADA Accredited Programs; Course is not appropriate for RDH).

Online portion: February 6 - February 27, 2021 (Must be completed prior to attending linical portion)

Clinical Portion (AT NHTI): Saturday, February 27, 2021, 8:30 am to 2:30 pm

Prerequisites and required documents:

• ADA Graduate Dental Assistant or proof of completion of POI and ICP courses (submit certificates)

CEUs: 8

Please click here to submit your forms: https://forms.gle/oZTYTA25zNqUWG6Z7 

Required Materials: Two extracted teeth and a patient requiring sealants on at least four occlusal surfaces MUST be provided by participant.

Personal Protective Equipment: Students must provide their own PPE. This class requires: 2 Surgical masks, N95 mask, safety glasses, face shield, gloves, scrubs, lab jacket.

On-line lectures and learning activities are coordinated with laboratory practice to develop dental radiographic techniques. Students are required to schedule two clients. Techniques covered include: digital radiography, processing, mounting and evaluating films. Emphasis placed on client and operator protection, exposure and processing errors, asepsis protocol, radiographic techniques and equipment function. Following this course, passing of RHS portion of DANB exam is required according to NH law. NOTE: This course does not meet the radiology course requirements for the NHTI Dental Assisting or Dental Hygiene programs.

Online portion: *April 26 - June 19, 2021

*Students are responsible for online coursework the week of April 26th and need to have it completed each week.  Be sure to log in on the first day to begin the class.

Clinical portion (NHTI CAMPUS) from 8:30am - 5:30pm

• May 8th
• May 22nd
• June 5th
• June 19th

Rooms:  Macrury Hall -  M123 & M128

Textbook: Dental Radiography: Principles and Techniques, Iannucci Howerton, 2012, ISBN: 978-1-4377-1162-2

This course prepares dental assistants and dental hygienists to monitor nitrous oxide use during dental procedures.  Upon successful completion of the course, the participant will meet the qualifications stipulated by the NH Board of Dental Examiners.

Online portion: April 17, 2021 -  May 1, 2021 (Must be completed prior to attending clinical portion)

Clinical portion(NHTI CAMPUS):  May 1, 2021

Clinical portion times: 8:30am - 1:30pm

CEUs: 6 Hours

Prerequisites:  RDH, ADA Graduate Dental Assistant or proof of completion of POI and ICP courses. (Must submit certificates.)

Please click here to submit your your prerequisites: https://forms.gle/oZTYTA25zNqUWG6Z7 

Personal Protective Equipment Requirements: Students must provide their own PPE. This class requires a face mask.

PLEASE NOTE: You will NOT be officially registered and a seat will not be reserved for you until ALL necessary paperwork as well as payment is submitted.